Overall Understanding of the Informative Essay-xx (define)
RA paper does not exhibit an understanding of the elements of rhetoric. Context and audience for the selected material are not enumerated.
RA paper exhibits a fair understanding of the elements of rhetoric. Context and audience for the selected material are not quite clear.
RA paper exhibits a good understanding of the elements of rhetoric including context and audience.
RA paper exhibits an excellent understanding of the elements of rhetoric including a thorough presentation of context and audience.
12
30%
Intellectual Engagement with Key Concepts in xx
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RA paper makes no reference to the issues of rhetoric (esp. ethos, pathos, & logos) talked about in the class notes/lectures and does not quote from the material under analysis.
RA paper makes some reference to the issues of rhetoric (esp. ethos, pathos, & logos) talked about in the class notes/lectures and quotes from the material under analysis but these quotes don't always support the conclusions made in the paper.
RA paper demonstratesengagement with most of the issues of rhetoric (esp. ethos, pathos, & logos) talked about in the class notes/lectures, quotes from the material under analysis, and makes a fair case for why the material is or is not an effective piece of rhetoric.
RA paper demonstratesengagement with the important issues of rhetoric (esp. ethos, pathos, & logos) talked about in the class notes/lectures, quotes extensively from the material under analysis, and makes a good case for why the material is or is not an effective piece of rhetoric.
12
30%
Written Response Laying out Key Sections of the Reported Material (organize)
RA paper does not present the parts of a RA paper and is generally disorganized and off topic.
RA paper does a fair job of presenting the parts of a RA paper but neglects one area or another. The paper is somewhat disorganized.
RA paper does a good job of presenting the parts of a RA paper: identifies the audience, demonstrates the piece's rhetorical strategies, and justifies the analysis produced.
RA paper does an excellent job of presenting the parts of a RA paper: identifies the audience, demonstrates the piece's rhetorical strategies, and justifies the analysis produced.
12
30%
Engaged Writing
RA paper uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently, making it difficult for others to follow. No revision is demonstrated between the rd and fd.
RA paper demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Readers will have little trouble reading your paper. Minor revision is demonstrated between the rd and fd.
RA paper shows a good command of Standard English. No problems for your readers. Style shows some flair for language. Some revision is demonstrated between the rd and fd.
RA papershows an excellent command of Standard English and exhibits a flair for language and an original style. Significant revision is demonstrated between the rd and fd.
ASSESSED
40pts
(apply)
(organize)